Rebecca Sholiton Kahnweiler

Rebecca Sholiton Kahnweiler is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the startup ecosystem. Currently serving as Partner at LongJump, a pre-seed fund in Chicago, Rebecca also co-leads the Zell Fellows Program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and teaches Entrepreneurship + Technology to undergraduates. As an angel investor, Rebecca has supported multiple startups, including Bikky and SmallWonder. Previous roles include Head of New Business at MightyNest and COO of Bonfire, where leadership contributions led to significant funding and growth. Rebecca co-founded Wise Apple, successfully raising $5M, and was instrumental in scaling Sector 3 Social Venture Group across Latin America. With an MBA from Kellogg and a dual degree from The University of Texas at Austin, Rebecca combines academic acumen with practical entrepreneurial expertise.